Assistant Bursar

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Bursar
Location: Atl Metropolitan State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 291460

About Us Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC)! At Atlanta Metropolitan State College, we are committed to creating a vibrant, growth-oriented community where innovation thrives, collaboration is celebrated, and contributions are valued. As a proud member of the University System of Georgia (USG) and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), AMSC is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives.

AMSC embraces core values, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Belonging, and Public Service, that guide our culture and work. We strive to create an atmosphere where individuals feel respected, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Here, gratitude and recognition are not just practices but embedded in everything we do. Located on a picturesque campus in Southwest Atlanta, AMSC offers the perfect blend of accessibility and opportunity.

Just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our campus is an ideal destination for those ready to make a meaningful impact.

Job Summary The Assistant Bursar supports the overall operations of the Office of the Bursar by assisting in managing student accounts, collections, and cashiering functions for Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC). This position ensures accuracy and compliance in financial transactions and reporting while maintaining a high standard of customer service to students, parents, and campus partners. The Assistant Bursar exercises sound judgment and technical expertise to resolve complex account issues, implement process improvements, and represent the department in meetings and collaborative initiatives.

The role also involves coordination with external partners, including working one day per week at Clayton State University as part of a shared service arrangement. The position supervises a cashier and student workers, providing leadership in the day-to-day management of receivables, payment processing, and reconciliation activities. The Assistant Bursar supports fiscal planning, monitoring, and policy implementation to ensure efficient business operations within the Student Accounts area.

• Manages bursary and cashiering operations related to student registration, billing drop for nonpayment and reinstatement the daily feed between Banner and People Soft Financial software.
• Complete daily processing of student account transactions and post to the general ledger
• Prepares the weekly refund file/ process student refunds
• Assist with fee rules and assessment, systems implementation and maintenance
• Complete submodule reconciliations and reporting
• Manage third party contract and billing
• Manage student health insurance program
• Hire, train, assign, direct, evaluate and manage cashier and student worker positions.
• Serve as backup/leadership support for other departments.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: Three (3) years of related experience

Other Requirements: Must have valid Georgia Driver's License or the ability to travel to other institutions.

Proposed Salary: $53,000 - $66,000 Annually

• Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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